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L. Hostilius Saserna AR Denarius. Rome, 48 BC. Head of Gallic captive to right; Gallic shield behind / Two warriors in biga to right: one driving, holding whip and reins, [and the other, facing backward, holding shield and brandishing spear; L•HOSTILIVS above, SASERN below. Crawford 448/2a; CRI 18; BMCRR Rome 3994-5; RSC Hostilia 2. 3.96g, 18mm, 3h.
Extremely Fine; beautiful light cabinet tone with iridescent highlights.
Ex Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Auction 193, 26 September 2011, lot 460.
The portrait of the Gallic warrior (in captivity) is believed to be Vercingetorix, leader of the great Gallic rebellion against Caesar in 55-54 BC.
Extremely Fine; beautiful light cabinet tone with iridescent highlights.
Ex Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Auction 193, 26 September 2011, lot 460.
The portrait of the Gallic warrior (in captivity) is believed to be Vercingetorix, leader of the great Gallic rebellion against Caesar in 55-54 BC.